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Baby Boomers and Cannabis Delivery Systems
Fiona Murphy1, Paloma Sales1, Sheigla Murphy1
1Institute for Scientific Analysis, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Journal of Drug Issues
|February 6, 2024
Summary
Older Baby Boomers are increasingly using cannabis products like edibles and concentrates for various health and recreational reasons. Their motives for marijuana use evolve with age, shifting towards alternative consumption methods for well-being.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Cannabis Research
- Public Health
Background:
- Baby Boomers represent a significant demographic experiencing shifts in health and lifestyle.
- Cannabis use, particularly alternative forms, is rising across various age groups.
- Understanding motivations for cannabis use in aging populations is crucial for public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the patterns and motivations of cannabis product use among older and younger Baby Boomers.
- To explore how aging influences the choice of cannabis delivery systems and reasons for use.
- To examine the role of alternative cannabis products in addressing health concerns of the aging population.
Main Methods:
- A National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)-funded study comparing marijuana use in older and younger Baby Boomers.
- Analysis of various cannabis products, including concentrates and edibles.
- Exploration of user motives related to physical ailments, mental health, and recreation.
Main Results:
- Baby Boomers are utilizing a diverse range of cannabis products beyond traditional smoking.
- Motivations for use include managing physical ailments, improving mental well-being, and recreational purposes.
- Aging appears to influence the preference for alternative cannabis delivery systems over smoking.
Conclusions:
- Aging Baby Boomers are adopting alternative cannabis products to manage health issues and enhance well-being.
- Motives for cannabis use are dynamic and change with the aging process.
- Further research is needed to understand the long-term implications of these trends.
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